Regulation No. 161 on the conservatoin of Askerud creek nature reserve, Modum, Buskerud. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of habitats Ecological production/organic production Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Protected area Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Biodiversity Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes immediate entry into force. Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to preserve an area of old forest with its biodiversity in terms of habitats, ecosystems and species, and the area's natural ecological processes. Key values are moist stream environment on calcareous bedrock of limestone forest and old natural forest rich in dead wood. The area includes diversity of species and several endangered and rare species. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Law No. 100 on the management of biodiversity (Nature Diversity Act). Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Pollution control, Biological control agents, Ecological production/organic production, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Precautionary principle, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Intellectual property rights/patents, Marine protected areas, Sustainable development, Institution, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Genetic resources, Cultural heritage, Protection of species, Alien species, Sustainable use, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Indigenous peoples, National parks, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX